..Recent studies comparing the use of dexmedetomidine and the other sedative agents that are most commonly administered in ICUs demonstrated that the former largely fulfils the expectations of intensivists...

..The aim of this study was to verify the hypothesis that blockade of type 3 serotonin receptors by intravenous ondansetron administration might reduce hypotension and bradycardia induced by spinal anesthesia...

Effect of anaesthetic agents on p-wave dispersion on the electrocardiogram: comparison of propofol and desflurane

..In the retrospective study, we analysed the time of admission, severity of the underlying disease, clinical status on admission and mortality among adult patients treated in a single ITU over a six-year period...

..The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a balanced solution of 6% hydroxyethyl starch will have a more beneficial impact on the condition of newborns at birth than an unbalanced 6% solution of HES...

..There were no differences in QTc interval changes between sexes at any time. We conclude that desflurane prolongs the QTc interval, but that there are no differences between genders in sensitivity to this action...